Psychotherapist

Nebraska Medicine • Omaha, NE

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Psychotherapist to provide mental health therapy to adults in an ambulatory setting, within its Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for addictions. The role includes facilitating group therapy, conducting individual psychotherapy sessions, and completing diagnostic evaluations. The Psychotherapist collaborates with psychotherapists, physicians, nurses, and other hospital staff to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care and support recovery from mental health and substance use disorders.

The position provides evidence-based counseling services—including evaluation, diagnosis, consultation, and treatment—in a psychiatric ambulatory setting to prevent or eliminate symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and/or facilitate adaptation to physical illness. It is a salaried, exempt, full-time, benefit-eligible role at 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period), working four or five days per week on a hybrid schedule.

Requirements

• At least one year of practicum experience.
• Master's degree from an accredited college in a human services program that provides preparation for professional counseling.
• Organizational and communication skills.
• Computer experience for accessing patient information.
• Licensure as a mental health practitioner in the State of Nebraska upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of professional therapy/counseling and mental health experience, including experience with substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based counseling services, including evaluation, diagnosis, consultation, and treatment.
• Facilitate group therapy in the Intensive Outpatient Program for addictions.
• Conduct individual psychotherapy sessions.
• Complete diagnostic evaluations.
• Work collaboratively with psychotherapists, physicians, nurses, and other hospital staff to support comprehensive, patient-centered care.
• Help patients prevent or eliminate symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and/or adapt to physical illness.
• Support recovery from mental health and substance use disorders.

Benefits

• Up to $5,000 per year in tuition assistance.
• 35% discount at Clarkson College.
• Career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time